Still trying to figure out how the Cowboys lost a playoff game despite limiting the Giants to only 56 yards in the second half. But let’s put away the mirrors and get out our crystal ball. I think that would be best.

In the 2008 regular season we know who the Cowboys will play. We just don’t know exactly who’ll play for them. In addition to home-and-away games versus NFC East opponents Philly, New York and Washington, the Cowboys will host the 49ers, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Ravens and Bengals and play on the road against the Cardinals, Rams, Packers, Browns and Steelers.

In April’s draft, the Cowboys will have two first-round picks. At the start of the season, however, the selection acquired from the Browns titillated us as a top five possibility. Now? Would you believe 22nd? Dallas also has its own pick, 31st. Which brings up one of the NFL commandments: It’s never too early for a mock draft.